Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
The chemical compound underwent _______ transformation.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: chrysopoeia
Explanation:
• The correctly spelt word is chrysopoeia.
• It originates from the Greek words chrysos (gold) and poiein (to make), referring in alchemy to the transmutation of base metals into gold.
• Common spelling mistakes usually involve replacing the prefix chryso- with chris- or altering the diphthong -poeia to -poya or -poia.